Modul: Applied Econometrics (4201-430)

Personen:

• Prof. Dr. Christine Wieck (verantwortlich)

Studiengang:

• Agrarwissenschaften - Agricultural Economics (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  1. Semester, Pflicht
• Bioeconomy (Master, PO vom 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, Wahl
• Bioeconomy (ab WS 16/17) (Master, PO vom 01.04.2017)
  3. Semester, Wahl

Bezug zu anderen Modulen:

This module is important for all students who want to carry out empirical economic research and policy analysis.

Teilnahme­vorraussetzungen:

For this module you must have a solid background in statistics and a good understanding of microeconomics. Successfully completed courses in both of these subjects at the undergraduate level are essential and assumed. Please take this seriously. You will not have the opportunity during the blocked module to review and improve your basic knowledge.

Sprache:

englisch

ECTS:

6 credits

Angebotshäufigkeit:

jedes WS

Dauer des Moduls:

1 Semester

Modulprüfung:

written test and homework assignment

Arbeitsaufwand:

56 h Präsenz + 104 h Eigenanteil + Prüfung = 160 h Workload

Fachkompetenzen:

Students are familiar with multiple regression models and selected topics in econometrics. They know how to handle data sets and carry out standard econometric analyses in the agricultural and food sector, using modern statistical software.

Schlüsselkompetenzen:

Students will acquire a competency in econometrics as it is applied to agricultural economics. Specifically, students will learn how to use econometric models and make assumptions for real life situations. They will be able to reach empirically based conclusions and communicate them effectively using statistical and econometric tools. Students will be trained in critical and analytical econometric thinking, enabling them to competently use their technical knowledge

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